Quick Idea Capture with Stickies

The Problem

Ideas come at unexpected moments. You need a fast way to capture them before they slip away, without interrupting your current workflow or opening a full note-taking app.

The Workflow

Step 1: Capture an Idea Instantly

Just tell Claude what you want to remember.

Prompt to use:

Quick sticky: Remember to follow up with Sarah about the Q2 proposal

Example output:

Created yellow sticky note:
"Remember to follow up with Sarah about the Q2 proposal"

Step 2: Color-Code by Priority

Use colors to visually organize your stickies.

Prompt to use:

Create a pink sticky for urgent: Call dentist to reschedule appointment

Example output:

Created pink sticky note:
"URGENT: Call dentist to reschedule appointment"

Step 3: Capture Multiple Ideas at Once

When brainstorming, capture several ideas quickly.

Prompt to use:

Create stickies for these ideas:
- Blue: Research competitor pricing
- Green: Draft newsletter outline
- Yellow: Book team lunch venue

Step 4: Review Your Captures

At the end of the day, review what you've captured.

Prompt to use:

Show all my stickies from today

Expected Result

A friction-free way to capture thoughts throughout the day, with color coding that helps you prioritize at a glance.

Sticky Colors

Color	Suggested Use
Yellow	General notes and ideas
Pink	Urgent items
Blue	Research and learning
Green	Completed or positive items
Purple	Creative ideas
Gray	Low priority or archived

Tools Used

This workflow uses the Stickies toolbox:

Tool	Purpose
stickies_create	Create new sticky notes with colors
stickies_list	Review captured ideas

Related Workflows

• Daily Journal - For longer-form daily reflections
• Daily Task Review - Turn captures into tasks